...the claim, and allow to the state such portions thereof as are founded on the principles laid tl"wn in the former message. If those principles are correct,...decided in the affirmative — ayes JO, noes 14. Mr. NOBI.E then rose and said he would ask the Senate to pardon him for a few moments, and he would give...

...determined in the negative. Ordered, that the Clerk notify the House of Representatives accordingly. The Senate, as in committee of the whole, resumed the consideration of the bill entitled " An act to authorize the' field officers of the fifth regiment of militia in this State,...

...the United Sutes, was read a third time, patted, and sent to the House for concurrence. The engrossed bill authorizing the purchase of the Equestrian Portrait of Washington, by Rembrandt Peak ; was read a third time. On the question Shall this bill pass ' Some discussion ensued; Messrs....

...passing a bill entitled " an act to provide for reporting the decisions of the supreme court." The Senate, as in committee of the whole, resumed the consideration of the hill entitled " an act to provide for the receipt and distribution of the public money of the United...

...negative. The said chapter was then reiul ih1: t'.ird time and passed. On motion of Mr. Fierpoint, iho Senate, as in committee of the whole, resumed the consideration of the eightieth chapter of ihe revised statutes, and while corsidering the same, The Senate adjourned. 4FTRRNOON....

...to highways," and concurred with the House in adopting the amendment proposed thereto. (S. 21.) The Senate, as in committee of the whole, resumed the consideration of the bill entitled " an act relating to banks," and having made progress therein, the committee rose and reported...

...28 of the Revised Statutes," was taken up, and it was read the third time and passed. (S. 22.) The Senate, as in Committee of the Whole, resumed the consideration of the bill entitled "An act relating to Common Schools." And having made progress therein, reported the same with...

...Webster, Wesicott, Yulee. On motion by Mr. Berrien, The Senate adjourned. SATURDAY, MABCH 4, 1848. The Senate, as in Committee of the Whole, resumed the consideration of the treaty of peace, friendship, limits, and settlement between the United States of America and the Mexican...

...church." After debate, On motion by Mr. Atchison, The Senate adjourned. TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 1848. The Senate, as in Committee of the Whole, resumed the consideration of the treaty of peace, friendship, limits, and settlement between the United States of America and the Mexican...

...which he has offered. After remarks by Mr. Badger, the Senate adjourned. FRIDAY, SEPT. 11, 1850. The Senate, as in Committee of the Whole, resumed the consideration of the bill to suppress the slave trade in the District of Columbia. The question pending was on the amendment...